Child Support Attorney I/II/III/IV

Position Information

AMENDED: 05/29/24; 06/03/24

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

Salary

Level I: $2,985.96 - $3,568.50, paid bi-weekly

Level II: $3,433.46 - $4,103.30, paid bi-weekly

Level III: $3,967.80 - $4,741.89, paid bi-weekly

Level IV: $4,916.89 - $5,876.14, paid bi-weekly

Examinations

Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral examination and/or rating of the application.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards

Level I: M ust be licensed by the California State Bar .

Level II: Must have one year of experience in the practice of law.

Level III: Must have two years of experience as a practicing attorney in family and/or civil law.

Level IV: Must have three years of experience as a practicing attorney in family and/or civil law.

Additional Requirement For All Levels

Applicants must be licensed by the California State Bar; have the ability to travel to locations outside of the regular office to perform necessary legal services; have knowledge of the principals of law, trial procedure, and their application, including California Welfare and Institutions Code, Family Code, Civil Code, Code of Civil Procedure, Probate Code, Evidence Code, and Rules of Court; knowledge of legal research methods; ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically; ability to maintain effective working relationships with others; knowledge of basic computer applications.

Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may email a copy to Katie Barnett at barnettk@kerncounty.com.

Full Child Support Attorney I Job Description

Full Child Support Attorney II job description

Full Child Support Attorney III Job Description

Full Child Support Attorney IV job description

This position works within the Kern County Department of Child Support Services. For more information about the department, please view their website here .

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Additional Information

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Appointees are subject to fingerprinting for the purpose of a criminal records check as authorized by section 16501.of the California Welfare and Institutions Code and section 11105.3 of the California Penal Code.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page .

This recruitment is eligible for the Employee Referral Award Program. For information on the Employee Referral Award Program, or to submit a referral form, please use the following link: Employee Referral Award Program .

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.